CEO / Executive director

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Seeing a need for action against social injustices and prejudices in society, we formed this organization to provide sensible solutions and advocacy for our core initiatives.  Wil extracted from the brokenness and pain of his own personal experiences and struggles with homelessness, oppression, discrimination, bullying and the criminal justice system to create a social movement for change .  

Wil Strayhorn is a Transformation Coach who helps men and women redirect and change their lives by shifting their mindset and habits to realize  They already possess the power and are capable of achieving their dreams and ambitions. Additionally, Wil helps individuals craft a winning image the reflects their truest and most positive beliefs about themselves because he understands the importance of first impressions and the fact that how you look on the outside affects how you feel on the inside. A Hair & Makeup Artist and Image Consultant of nearly 25 years, Wil is experienced and accomplished at assisting individuals transform their appearance from “drab to fab!”. Wil started his coaching business in 2015 to help other people who felt as he once did, hosting self-doubting beliefs and behaviors prevented him from achieving the level of success that he desired both professionally and personally and he wanted to look and feel better in order to project a winning, confident image. Today Wil offers a wide range of programs and services - from individual and group coaching, to seminars, workshops and keynote speeches. Wil is recognized through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and holds a Master’s of  Science Degree from Liberty University in Digital Marketing & Advertisimg, a Master of Arts Degree from Liberty University in Human Services Counseling, A Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Old Dominion University in Communication, and an Associate’s of Science Degree from Tidewater Community College in Social Sciences.  He is currently advancing his studies at the New York Institute of Art and Design enrolled in the Personal Styling course .

Wil is committed to helping people learn to love and appreciate themselves 

I help empower my clients to find the answers within that are blocking them from a life they desire and deserve. I am passionate about helping men and women who are struggling with life changing transitions, suffering from low self-esteem, co-dependency , poor self-image and a host of other challenges that can disrupt  your emotional and physical well-being. 

You can email Wil at Wil@RenewedHopeInc.org

We are a small organization making a big difference in our communities!

Justin D. Gravely has served as Vice President for Renewed Hope Inc. since 2019. Justin's background includes working in the criminal justice field as a correctional officer as well as diligently working within the healthcare field for over a decade. He holds an Associates of Science degree in Social Science from Tidewater Community College and is currently pursuing a degree in Social Work from Liberty University with a goal of being an advocate for the elderly, at-risk youth and the underprivileged.. Justin is passionate about all of the missions and goals of Renewed Hope Inc. but has a great desire to work with at-risk youth. You can email Justin Gravely at  Justin@RenewedHopeInc.Org

Paula Beckett, a native of Hartford CT, moved to Virginia in 1989. She attended Tidewater Community College pursuing a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management. She became interested in event planning while attending Tidewater Community College. During her tenure there, Paula was assigned to do a project in English class which was to interview someone less fortunate than she was. She called a homeless shelter (The Dwelling House) and interviewed a young lady. The one thing she wanted conveyed in the interview was that the children blamed themselves for the parent’s homeless status. After sharing the interview Paula asked herself what she could do to help those in need which is when she found out she had a gift for event planning. From that conversation, Mrs. Beckett created and produced fundraisers to benefit some of the local homeless shelters including The Dwelling Place, Judeo Christian Outreach Shelter, and The Samaritan House to name a few.  Paula’s most memorable and influential volunteer job was when she was younger. She had an amazing opportunity to work as a camp counselor for children with Down Syndrome. The camp was owned by the Kennedys and still to this day Paula states the experience was one of the most rewarding because those special children don’t care about race, color or religion it’s all about love and being loved. Love is her ultimate favorite word. Paula has also worked with the Caribbean Peoples organization to promote awareness of Domestic Violence. She has worked for Sentara for nearly two decades in a management position. 

Open Position Within The Organization

Nathan (Nate) Whitfield currently works for the Federal Givernment.  Nate is a former member of the United States Armed Forces, serving in the Navy. He is a leader with more than 20 years of management experience in his professional career. Nate is not new to the non-profit sector, he served as Chairman and Founder of "Beauty Mark Inc." a non-profit organization empowering the lives of disadvantaged and victimized women through beauty. Nate is passionate about addressing the issues affecting people and communities, and is determined to utilize his God given skills and talents to ensure “Renewed Hope.”